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Join the European Space Agency and shape the future of space exploration as our new Corporate Controller
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, Netherlands
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Noordwijk Netherlands
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a beacon of innovation and diversity in the field of space exploration and aerospace. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA prides itself on fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects diversity. Located at the ESTEC site in Noordwijk, Netherlands, ESA is at the forefront of cutting-edge space research and operations, making it an exciting and inspiring place to work.
Role Summary:
- Prepare and manage the Agency's budgets.
- Assess, monitor, and control resources across varied activities.
- Coordinate business processes within the Corporate Business Planning and Control framework.
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of cost and financial regulatory frameworks, including general accounting principles.
- Experience in resource planning, monitoring, control processes, and techniques.
- Proficiency in project cost, schedule, risk management, and management report consolidation.
- Knowledge in digitalization of planning and control processes.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Application Process Details:
- Open to nationals from a list of specific ESA member states and associate states.
- Candidates must pass basic security screening prior to appointment.
The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We are currently seeking a Corporate Controller to join our team at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The Role: As a Corporate Controller, you will report to the Head of the Budget Service in the Corporate Planning, Budget and Controlling Division of the Finance, Planning and Controlling Department, Directorate of Internal Services. You will be responsible for the preparation of the Agency’s budgets, assessing, monitoring and controlling the resources of a domain of activities and coordinating one or more end-to-end processes within the Corporate Business Planning and Control framework.
Job Requirements: You will need a master’s degree in business administration, engineering or a related discipline. Knowledge of the applicable cost and financial regulatory framework, including general accounting principles is required. You should also have experience in resource planning, monitoring and control processes and techniques, project cost, schedule and risk management, consolidation of management reports, planning and control process digitalisation, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
Benefits: We offer a diverse and inclusive working environment with an attractive salary package.
Application Details: Applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
